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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.44, 193.78 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.44, 193.78 and 93.84 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.44 : 193.78 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.44/193.78 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.44x = 193.78 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.44x = 18,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,182.88/140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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